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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Even the hot new crowdfunding companies carefully don’t talk about their record of returns to investors. Look for these and investigate thoroughly to check the truth of every statement about the company. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction.

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MindSpark Taps Autistic Individuals For Software Testing Workforce

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MindSpark says it currently has more than 30 people serving such clients as Liberty Mutual, Fox Networks Group, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cast & Crew.

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5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Even the hot new crowdfunding companies carefully don’t talk about their record of returns to investors. Look for these and investigate thoroughly to check the truth of every statement about the company. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction.

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.

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The Power of “In Person” – Why Distributed Teams are Less Effective

Both Sides of the Table

The best companies are built on common beliefs and culture – a common sense of purpose. And slowly, over the years, those crazy stories about Danny passed out in the company bathroom after the Summer party get replaced by weddings, births and family picnics. He downs cold ones with the head of biz dev.

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Finding Developers is Tough Again

SoCal CTO

My company, TechEmpower , recently added a few top notch developers, but it wasn’t easy to find just the right people. I've Googled, gone through my network, posted to Craigslist, and approached universities, and much like your friend I am having a heck of a time finding developers in LA. It makes you want to move north!

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Taking on equity investors to fund your company is much like getting married – it is a long-term relationship that has to work at all levels. Through networking with other entrepreneurs, you should find one or more to visit that have relationships with this investor. A sample of three views is adequate.